Research & Practice
Student Projects
Undergraduate Research
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The Regenerative Power of Seaweed in Soil Fertility and Human Health
The purpose of this research was to examine seaweed/kelp from indigenous and food systems, nutrition, and health perspectives. Interviews and academic research were evaluated to give context to seaweed’s
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Kaila Red Bow
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
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Exploration of the Association Between Family Eating Habits in Adolescence and Intuitive Eating in Young Adulthood
This research explores and evaluates the relationship between college students’ current level of intuitive eating and their parents’ or primary caregivers’ feeding style during the students’
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Carmen Wilkinson
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
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Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Intern
Participated in the Spring 2023 Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Program, as well as assisting with program coordination and outreach. Managed Tilth’s worm bins at the Good Shepherd Center. Community
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Anna-Maya Sipila
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
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Differences in state-level accessibility to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Collected and recorded 2023 data from all 50 U.S. states to compare SNAP policy choices from past USDA data. This will show state-level trends, eligibility criteria, and participant
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Dakota Kesterson and Carlos Morales
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
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Nutrition as Intervention in Genetic Disease
Assisted in research being conducted between PXE (pseudoxanthoma elasticum), a rare genetic condition, and diet. Created clear and simple graphic materials that were distributed to study participants that
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship, Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Ruby Price
Program(s): Food Systems Major
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Healthy Food as Told by Tiktok: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis of #healthyrecipes on Tiktok
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Olivia Banerjee
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
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Dietary Supplement Perception and Usage Pattern Among Chinese Elder Population
This project explores the factors that influence Chinese older adults’ buying and using patterns of dietary supplements, so that the results may shed light on future regulations as well as policy
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Melody Guo, Amber Li
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
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Seattle Public Opinion: Syringe Services Programs and Safe Injection Facilities
This qualitative research study assessed the current state of public opinion in Seattle regarding syringe services programs (SSPs) and the potential implementation of a supervised injection facility
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Sarah Forrest
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2019
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#MeToo: How does hashtag activism around #MeToo spur cultural and institutional changes?
This two-part study looked at how the use of the hashtag #MeToo created a cultural change as people began to publicly acknowledge sexual harassment and assault as issues and sought to understand how #MeToo led
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Praphanit Doowa
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2018
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A Review of Smartphone Diet-Tracking Applications: Usability, Functionality, and Coherence with Behavior Change Theory
This study reviewed the most popular iOS and Android diet-tracking apps to ascertain usability, characterize functionality, and the degree to which app features align with current behavioral
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Shuhao Lin
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2017